Christie's Sleuths: Poirot

Hercule Poirot is Agatha Christie's most famous sleuth, and the last one in Brook and Sarah's series exploring her characters. In this episode they discuss his origins and why he continues to be popular.

Discussed and mentioned

The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) Agatha Christie

Curtain: Poirot's Last Case (1975) Agatha Christie

At the Villa Rose (1910) A. E. W. Mason

Hickory Dickory Dock (1955) Agatha Christie

The Big Four (1927) Agatha Christie

Alibi (1928) Michael Morton

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926) Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989-2013) ITV Television Series

Related episodes

Christie's Sleuths: Superintendent Battle (released January 23, 2024)

Agatha Christie Characters: Hastings (released March 11, 2025)

Agatha’s Characters: Ariadne Oliver (released November 12, 2024)

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